What To Do When the Heat Goes Out

Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little unluckiness, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in Moline during the cooler months, when they’re required to keep you toasty. While you know the team at Freed Heating & Air Conditioning will always be there ASAP when you need us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to ensure a repair is needed and save yourself some money if it’s not. We’ve gathered this checklist of things to try before you give us a call.

1. It may sound silly, but make sure everything is set to “on”. We’ve been to numerous calls only to realize the thermostat or the heat pump itself is switched off.
• Look at your thermostat to make sure it’s on, switched to the appropriate temperature and isn’t switched to cool.
• Then try replacing the battery, if it has one.
• If everything looks correct, check your furnace switch (check your manual if you’re hesitant about where it is) and test your fuses and circuit breaker.
• Confirm that your gas is on.
2. If the furnace still hasn’t kicked on, go back to your thermostat.
• If it’s a programmable model, make certain that it’s showing the correct time. If it thinks it’s morning when it’s in fact night, it may not switch your heat on because it doesn’t think you’re home.
3. Is a blockage causing your furnace to fail?
• Check your air filters to confirm they’re not clogging things up.
• Do you have any obstructed ducts, vents or cool air entries?
• Are all supply registers exposed?
• Is your exhaust flue clear?

If you’ve moved through this checklist and you’re still lacking heat, call Freed Heating & Air Conditioning at 309-762-3641 or schedule an appointment online and we’ll get your home back to the toasty and cozy place it should be.